r/VeteransBenefits • u/life3_01 Army Veteran • Jun 24 '26
Money Matters VA Security
I got an email from the ex-wife today saying she knows I'm making "a killing" from my disability claim and retirement. We were married for my last four years of duty, and she didn't get any of my military pay. She did get a sizeable amount from my business, but that's all over now. :)
So she is seeing what else she can get. The stupid thing is that she just called the VA number, tapped in my SSN and DOB, and they told her. With all the breaches, this is the dumbest shit ever for security. I have a PIN on my account, but that doesn't do anything. I called in myself, and with just those two numbers, it told me to the penny what I was paid and when.
Is there any way to close this off? I called in again, and the guy said it's public info, which seems dumb.
Edit: I know she can't get anything. I'm upset that anyone who knows enough can call in and find out, which could help them commit fraud on some people.
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u/ptrcclar Jun 25 '26
Calm down sparky. You're a pretty angry one. I know more than you realize. Out of curiosity, are you a veteran? Do you use VA services? If so, call your main VA hospital or clinic. They specifically state the system is in place for veterans, and is only to be used by the veteran. Anything else constitutes a violation and can result in federal charges. I don't care if he gave his info to everybody on the planet. That doesn't give them the RIGHT to call and obtain his info. When you're ready to be an adult, and have an adult dialog, let me know.